What a hot one … and no we don’t mean the peppers! Our garden survived some unusual extreme heat in July. Here’s a video of the garden and how our veggies were surviving the heat. The students were planning for a garden party in August before they headed back to school. We’ll be back in September to show you what we’ve been able to h....

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Gardening is fun in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota! It’s even better when you can do it together, like Sheila Kahlert and her granddaughter Sophia!

Sheila and Sophia have planted their special garden together and have even tried some new gardening techniques this summer. They said that gardening has helped them bond together, too. Sheila and Sophia are a great example of how beneficial (and fun!) multi-generational gardening can be. Watch their video testimonial below! ~ Tracy....

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It’s been two weeks since our big planting day! Our plants are starting to take shape. We are excited to watch them grow throughout the summer. Our new rain barrel and compost bin will be delivered tomorrow. We loved planting with the Burpee Home Gardens staff. They were amazing and we learned a ton!

Below is a video we took during planting day, and some....

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In just a few short days, 63 excited 3rd graders will be planting at the Salem Hills community garden. Anna, Matt, Nora and Gavin took time out of their busy school day to talk about the garden:

• Anna can’t wait to grow tomatoes.
• Matt would like to grow some potatoes.
• Nora wants beans.
• Gavin wants to....
  
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The students and teachers at Salem Hills Elementary School in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota are looking forward to revisiting their outdoor classroom and garden.

“Last year, the kids had lots of freedom and we kept it simple. This year we’ll have more insight into what to plant,” says Joe Melde, 3rd grade teacher at Salem Hills.

The school is integrating the garden into their curriculum:

• Students will observe the garden scientifically;
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